As the year draws to a close, many of us are busy planning for the holidays, finalizing work projects, and setting goals for the new year. Amidst all this, it’s easy to overlook something as simple but essential as an eye exam. However, scheduling your eye exam before December is not just a good idea-it’s […]
3 Essential Tips to Protect Your Eyes from Wildfire Smoke in Tacoma, WA Wildfire smoke travels hundreds of miles, carrying tiny particles that irritate and harm our eyes. Whether you’re near a wildfire or miles away, the effects of smoke on your eyes can be uncomfortable and even damaging. Air Quality in Tacoma decreases to […]
What’s CareCredit? CareCredit is a health and wellness credit card designed to help individuals cover out-of-pocket expenses related to medical and wellness services. With over 200,000 enrolled providers nationwide, CareCredit offers a flexible payment option for a variety of healthcare needs, including optometry services, hospitals, vets, and dentists…you can use care credit at many more […]
The same compound that determines our skin color also creates the variety of eye colors we see.
Since at least 60 AD, people have been crafting tools to correct vision problems.
Many years ago we discussed a safe way to view a solar eclipse. 2017 American Eclipse – Tacoma WA | Tacoma Eye at Westgate (tacoma-eye.com) . On October 14, 2023, there is another solar eclipse that may be partially visible for Tacoma, WA (weather permitting). A solar eclipse occurs when the moon (that travels around […]
Insufficient sleep can affect the mind and body like alcohol, but what does it do to our eyes?
The older we get, the more our eyesight tends to change.
How often should you be getting an eye exam, considering your eye health history?
Our jobs are all about keeping human eyes healthy and making sure our patients see clearly.